Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 121.2 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 202.5 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.9 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 68.9 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4751 lb. | 4494 lb. | 257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.0 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 64.7 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.3 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 83.0 ft3 | -46.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -69.6 ft3 |
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
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